Ottawa Events Calendar

Beekeeping Experience
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | 501 Mac Callum’s Lane, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0, 501 Mac Callum's Lane, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gibbs Honey during a guided tour of the home apiary, honey house, hives, and wildflower meadows. Led by an expert beekeeper, this hands-on experience includes opening a hive, spotting the queen, and witnessing the intricate life of bees up close. A unique outing perfect for small groups, team building, or a day trip to scenic Vankleek Hill.

See the Bees
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | 538 River Road, Ottawa, K1V 1E9, 538 River Road, Ottawa, K1V 1E9
Get the buzz on bees during this hands-on weekend experience, running from May 17 to August 17. Watch beekeepers at work, learn how hives function, and if you’re feeling brave, suit up and hold a frame of bees. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

The Procession at Corridor 45|75
2025-07-19 - 2025-10-19 | City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1, City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1
This sculptural installation features a funeral procession of genderfluid, otherworldly figures crafted from recycled materials. Created to honour the artist’s pre-transition self, it celebrates transformation and affirms queer and trans identities. Drawing from mythology and reimagined folk tales, the work invites reflection on change, memory, and becoming. Ottawa-based artist Aaron Daniels Casey blends surrealism and storytelling to explore identity through multimedia creation.

Image: Aaron Daniels Casey, Pink Doe, Trumpeter, Wolf and Indigo Dancer (installation), 2025, reclaimed fabric, jewellery and acrylic on newsprint and packing tape, variable dimensions, courtesy of the artist

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-07-19 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.

North Gower Farmers' Market
2025-07-19 08:30 - 13:00 | North Gower Farmers’ Market
Come purchase vegetables, honey, meat, sauces, cheese, and other goods from local producers in rural Ottawa. The market was founded in 1994 by local residents Carolyn Seabrook and Andrew Harkness. Carolyn sold Andrew on the idea of a farmers’ market in her family’s vacant barn, and together they launched the project.

Main Street Farmers' Market
2025-07-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Farmers’ Market, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
Support your local farmers’ market every Saturday from May to October! Discover the finest fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals and more. As a producer-only market, all vendors make, bake and grow everything within 100 kilometers of Ottawa. Enjoy live music and special programming while you shop.

613Flea
2025-07-19 10:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Don’t miss the ever-changing 613flea marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds at Lansdowne Park. The 613flea marketplace is always on a Saturday (and always free to attend) but the dates change each month.

Thai Street Food Festival
2025-07-19 11:00 - 18:00
Celebrate the sights, sounds, and flavours of Thailand at this one-day summer festival hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy. Enjoy authentic street food, cultural performances, artisan shopping, and Muay Thai demos. New this year: enter to win a luxury hotel stay in Thailand.

Live from the Booth
2025-07-19 18:00 - 2025-11-22 20:00
This summer, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa’s electronic music scene through Live from the Booth, a free outdoor concert series presented by the Downtown BIA and Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC). Every Saturday evening, local DJs and electronic artists transform the pedestrian mall into a vibrant dance floor, offering music enthusiasts an energetic start to their weekends.

David Foggia
2025-07-19 19:30 - 21:30
Get ready for a night of sharp, offbeat humour at Cultures Comedy Club. Headliner David Foggia brings his acclaimed and anxious take on everyday absurdities to the stage, joined by a lineup of professional comedians.

Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
2025-07-20
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!

Fanaticcon
2025-07-20
Fanaticcon is Ottawa’s ultimate fan experience, perfect for all pop culture enthusiasts! This convention showcases the best in vintage toys, comics, retro games, unique art, costuming, exclusive show items, entertainment, special guests, and much more.
With over 140 exhibitor spaces featuring comics, toys, games, and countless other treasures, Fanaticcon is a must-attend event for fans of all ages. Don’t miss out on this expanded unique pop culture celebration!

Marché du Square
2025-07-20
Come to Terrasse du Square and meet Outaouais artisans: florists and artists, jewelers, gourmet food producers, potters, candle makers and much more.
This is a place that brings everyone together. Where food and drinks are shared and memories are created.

Zumba on the Hill
2025-07-20
Zumba classes at the Parliament Hill! Come and party on Canada’s Parliament Hill!

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-07-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Aberdeen Pavilion, Aberdeen Pavilion
From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more. Stop by the food court for lunch and enjoy the market musicians. Everything is authentic (no resellers) and produced within 100km of Ottawa!

Ottawa RedBlacks
2025-07-20 19:00 - 22:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team home game

Great Gable - 'Small Fry' Album Tour
2025-07-20 19:00 - 23:00
Western Australian rock band Great Gable returns to their roots with Small Fry, a deeply personal album inspired by their home state. Recorded in Perth for the first time since 2018, the album marks their debut at Blackbird Studios with producer Dave Parkin. Lead singer Alex Whiteman, guitarist Matt Preen, bassist Christopher Bye, and drummer Madi Hanley have crafted a record that captures the essence of Western Australia while showcasing their evolving sound.
Alex reflects, “A lot of the album draws from my experiences growing up in WA. Those memories bring a mix of emotions, nostalgia, and sentimentality, which make the music feel authentic and special to me.”
From the first notes of Best Friend to the closing moments of Asleep, the authenticity of Small Fry is unmistakable. Following their 2023 EP Read The Room, Alex wrote much of the album solo at home between tours, later sharing his demos with the band and Dave. “Dave did a great job of preserving the original vibe of the demos while improving the overall sound quality,” Alex adds.
Small Fry offers listeners a genuine glimpse into the band’s journey and their connection to the place they call home.

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2025-07-20 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
It’s Sunday night under the lights and the Tiger-Cats are coming to town. Kick off your night with $10 + HST happy hour drinks and a live band at Gate 1, and then stick around after the final whistle for Fans on the Field.
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Commissionaires Ottawa Open
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-27
The Commissionaires Ottawa Open is an annual PGA TOUR Canada tournament held at Eagle Creek.

Ottawa BlackJacks
2025-07-21 19:30 - 22:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
The Ottawa BlackJacks are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Ottawa. They compete in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
2025-07-21 19:30 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
BlackJacks return for the 2025 CEBL Season, taking on Brampton Honey Badgers

Strathcona Summer Faerie Picnics
2025-07-22
Cirquonscient returns to Strathcona Park with free evening Faerie Pop-up picnics featuring circus arts and aerial acrobatics. Settle in with a blanket or stop by as whimsical performers enchant audiences in a riverside setting. Enjoy a playful summer evening with some of Ottawa’s top circus and aerial artists.

Wood Terrace Series
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-23 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Spend your sunsets under the stars as inspirational artists share their musical visions of culture, identity and tradition. Access the NAC terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge and take in the best free beats offered in Ottawa this summer.
Outdoor concerts every Tuesday and Wednesday night. Limited seating available. Please bring a chair to enjoy an evening of music and entertainment.

Songs from the Shed
2025-07-22 - 2025-11-25 | Sparks Street, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street, Ottawa, K1P 5B7, Sparks Street, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street, Ottawa, K1P 5B7
A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, Songs from the Shed, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Jessy Lindsay, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.

Black history in Ottawa Streets
2025-07-23 | W.E.P., 111, Albert Street,, Ottawa, K1P 1A5, W.E.P., 111, Albert Street,, Ottawa, K1P 1A5
Hop on a historic bus tour through the streets of Ottawa and uncover the vibrant tapestry of Black history in the capital and across Canada. Each stop shares stories of resilience, culture, and community.

Summer Sounds concert series at Andrew Haydon Park
2025-07-23
Enjoy free summer concerts by the Nepean Concert Band at Andrew Haydon Park every second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair and friends for an evening of music in the park.

Welcome Wednesdays
2025-07-23 | 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1, 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1
This summer, enjoy free admission and parking on select Wednesday evenings at the museum. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., explore animal barns, exhibitions, and the Demonstration Kitchen. Each visit features hands-on activities and new demonstrations for all ages.

Akoustik at St. Charles
2025-07-23
Akoustik at St. Charles is a free outdoor live music event in Vanier. Enjoy performances by local artists in a relaxed open-air setting at the St. Charles Market. A celebration of community and culture, open to all.

Requiem for Radio: Full Quiet Flutter (RFR: FQF)
2025-07-23 - 2025-07-26 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Requiem for Radio: Full Quiet Flutter (RFR: FQF) is a 60-minute live performance for human bodies, electrons, and radio waves. Architecture, technology, history, and the human body come together in this near-supernatural conjuring of the spirits of the demolished Radio Canada International (RCI) shortwave towers. Structured with thirteen movements for the thirteen radio towers, the performance follows the format of a traditional requiem, but for the RCI shortwave site that was once located near the border of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia from where it transmitted shortwave radio around the world from 1944 to 2012.
The performers on stage interact with an elaborate set of invented and modified electronic instruments that use sensors, custom circuits, and wireless technology to play the ghosts of the radio towers with radio waves.

ByWard Night Market
2025-07-24 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
The ByWard Night Market is back and better than ever! Shop a curated selection of handmade goods from local artisans, enjoy delicious food from diverse vendors, and immerse yourself in a lively, vibrant atmosphere. It’s the perfect evening to eat, shop, and take in the sights of the ByWard Market.
Don’t miss the fun—come out and experience it all!
